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AP51 UPM

2001 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,005 mi
Last recorded74,005 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Renault Clio66,921 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 UPM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 74,005 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,874 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,873 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 49,699 miles

both rear tyres cracking/perished

drivers door check strap broken

front exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2017 49,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking/perished

drivers door check strap broken

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,724 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

STRONG ADVISE;;both rear tyres cracking

engine steady bar bushes worn out

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,331 miles

both rear tyres outer walls starting to crack

n/s/f steering rack boot starting to split

n/s/f tyre starting to wear low

rear exhaust box mount rubber split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 26,371 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre has slight damage on the outersidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 26,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,313 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,189 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AP51 UPM is a 2001 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 66,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 UPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP51 UPM registered?

AP51 UPM is a 2001 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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